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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,287.27, 207,536.92 and 96,665.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,287.27, 207,536.92 and 96,665.37 is: 133,488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,287.27 : 207,536.92 = 96,665.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,287.27/207,536.92 = 96,665.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,287.27x = 207,536.92 × 96,665.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,287.27x = 20,061,632,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,061,632,140.53/150,287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,488.57

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